Houston police arrest 39 people in prostitution sting

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department has released the booking photos of 39 suspects arrested for either compelling prostitution or solicitation of prostitution.

HPD Vice Division's Captain James Dale said, "We hope by publishing these suspects' photos we will raise awareness of the issue that is human trafficking and put the community on notice that we will no longer tolerate these crimes in our neighborhoods."